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26th May 2016
11:24am BST

Department of Marine and Coastal Resources regional chief Watcharin Na Thalang highlighted a recent report by the Phuket Marine Biology Centre which found that the number of speed boats, as well as increasing numbers of restaurants and shops, are diminishing existing natural resources in the coastal areas around the three islands.
“Tour groups spend at least three hours swimming, feeding fish and snorkelling in the water, which severely damages the marine ecosystem, especially on coral reefs,” Mr Watcharin explained. Thai marine officials have ordered the removal of facilities and structures used for tourist activities from all three islands. Shops and restaurants on the islands are also being vacated. If you are planning a trip to Thailand, why not take some inspiration from this envy-inducing adventure taken by six Irish holidaymakers.#เกาะใข่ใน #พังงา #ประเทศไทย #kohkhainai #phangnga #Island #umbrella #sea #beach #skyview #thailand A photo posted by @arthur_ks on
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